I share these thoughts from d365 daily devotional, Sunday January 16, 2011.
These devotional thoughts can be received at that site daily–check out our Facebook page for the link. I am pasting this in for you to consider this week. These have been inspirational to me since I discovered them during last December.
This particular devotional was written by Kate Perry.
Some people seem to have a natural sense of direction, knowing exactly which way to go and when. But most of us find it a challenge to know exactly what our purposes are.
Thank God, believers are not left on our own in this struggle. God’s Spirit is working within us to give us guidance for our walks of faith. Listen now for the whisper of that guidance within.
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Psalm 40:1-5, 9-11 says: “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord. Happy are those who make the Lord their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods. You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you. Were I to proclaim and tell of them, they would be more than can be counted….I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; see, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord. I have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation. Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.” Psalm 40:1-5, 9-11
I am independent. (Ok, I’m stubborn, but which sounds better to you?) I don’t know when or why it started, but more often than not I will make myself look ridiculous doing something just to prove that I can. Sure, life would be at least 85% less difficult if I let someone help me, but…I’m also impatient.
Both of these attributes keep being a faithful follower of God interesting. My “know it all/do it all” attitude rarely has me asking for help and when I do, the Spirit doesn’t exactly move in the most timely fashion. When I think back to the times I have included the Lord in my decisions and waited for a nudge, I have no choice but to side with the psalmist. There is joy and reward in waiting and trusting the Lord. The results are so good they are brag-worthy and it makes me wonder why I don’t consult God more often. It sure beats looking ridiculous.
Prayer:
Teach me to follow so I may learn how to lead. Let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever. Amen.